Health & Safety Manager

Health & Safety Manager

Based in County Cork

Tier 1 Construction - Exspansion project

Salary Circa €80k - €90k plus package

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join our clients project teams in Cork. This role provides direct operational support to project teams, ensuring health, safety, environment, quality and wellbeing standards are applied consistently on site.

Backed by a ≥€100 million investment under the National Development Plan, the project will double the deep-tech research centre's physical footprint to cement Ireland’s global position in semiconductor innovation. 

The expansion is designed to drive advanced breakthroughs in AI, next-generation computing, and quantum technologies. Deliveries for the project's construction are scheduled for late 2028.

You will play a key leadership role in driving compliance, managing risk and promoting a strong, proactive safety culture on site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the health and safety function on assigned projects.
• Provide advice and direction to project managers, engineers and supervisors on safety requirements.
• Ensure safety is embedded in planning, delivery and close-out stages of the project.
• Ensure full compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and company procedures.
• Promote a culture of safety through visible leadership and engagement with project teams.
• Deliver safety briefings, toolbox talks and training sessions to staff and subcontractors.
• Encourage open communication on safety issues and ensure lessons learned are shared.
• Prepare and present regular safety reports to project and business unit leadership.
• Support the Head of Safety in ensuring consistency of reporting and performance tracking. 

Education, Experience & Competencies:

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification in occupational health and safety.
• Professional membership of IOSH or equivalent body.
• Demonstrated experience in managing safety teams or site-based safety professionals
• Postgraduate qualification in health and safety, risk management or related discipline.
• Additional training in behavioural safety or leadership coaching.
• Experience in environmental and sustainability aspects of project delivery

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Vacancy Owner: Jamie Harper | (url removed) | (+353) 1270 8843 | (+44) (phone number removed)